Enfield Grammar School vs Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enfield Grammar School
Enfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,004 students
Highlands School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,694 students
| Measure | Enfield Grammar School Enfield, London | Highlands School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #324 of 640 | #122 of 640 |
| National rank | #1630 of 4,090 | #572 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,004 | 1,694 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,004 | 1,694 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 106.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.8% | 64.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.4% | 79.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | 36.9 |
| town | Enfield | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.enfieldgrammar.org/ | www.highlands.enfield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highlands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 56.9).
- •Highlands School is the larger school with 1,694 students compared with 1,004.
- •Enfield Grammar School is a academy school while Highlands School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Enfield Grammar School is boys and Highlands School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Enfield Grammar School better than Highlands School?
On the Success Index (England), Highlands School ranks higher (81.1 vs 56.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Enfield Grammar School and Highlands School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Enfield and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Enfield Grammar School: 1,004. Highlands School: 1,694. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Enfield Grammar School and Highlands School rank in London?
Enfield Grammar School is 324th of 640 and Highlands School is 122nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).